Thursday, May 10, 2007

Hammock

I am not ashamed to admit that I’m a certified mama’s boy. Until now, my mother still treats me and my brother like four-year-olds. I can’t blame her for that actually. Well, her life actually begins at 40 (read it as it is please) – she gave birth to the most handsome child (ahemm – that’s me, LOL).

Like most of you who claimed that your mother is the best mother in the world, I think it is also but fair to proclaim that my mother is the best too. I can even nominate her for Ulirang Ina awards. I need not elaborate her sacrifices for our family – a soap opera plot would pale in comparison.

During her 70th birthday, I wrote a poem for her. A testimonial how I appreciate her love and I vow to be there for her no matter what. She was and is my hammock and in return I am her hammock. Talking about mothers always make me emotional. Seeing her in tears at the airport yesterday is truly heartbreaking. I hope my hugs are enough to assure her that I will be completely fine. I love her and she knows it.

Happy Mothers' Day ‘Ma.

/totomai05/10/07

PS

Just an early entry for Sunday’s Celebration. Sorry for this saccharine-induced blog.

im not really a mama's girl but being the youngest i know i have a soft spot in my mama's heart as compared to my siblings..she's not the malambing type but we do respect her a lot..actually i couldnt imagine what will happen to us if the time comes na iiwan nya na kami like our father who passed away 2 years ago..that's why habang andito sa tabi namin we always make sure na she's happy and everything is provided for her..we owe that to our mothers,di ba?..:))

I am a mama's boy, too. Being the youngest in the family obviously made me her favorite child - even if she denies it many times trying to be neutral to her children. I have written pieces as tribute to my mother, but had never shown them to her. I felt like they are still works in progress. My mother deserve a book.

Toto, Big things start from little things. Your piece: Hammock could be a start of a book for your mother. I will post soon the piece I have started for my mother. I have never given up the idea that I can write a book for her honor.I hope this will inspire you to write. You can if you will.